Let’s Talk about Swallowing There are some symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease that you might recognize as being fairly common. These include slow movement and short shuffling steps, a masked face, and shaking at resting positions. What we often do not think...
When Things Don’t Go As Planned From the time you found out you were expecting a child, you probably imagined what your child’s life would be like. What would they be like as a baby? A child? An adult? These questions, alongside a million others, have probably...
Sparking Joy with Food Again You may recognize the term texture-modified diet from your Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) after you were diagnosed with a medical condition such as dysphagia (a swallowing disorder). These diets are often recommended to help make...
If you have ever struggled with dysphagia, you will know the fatigue of explaining what a swallowing disorder is and how it affects your life. Amongst the health professionals on your team, there is another professional out there making life for people with dysphagia...
Tips for succeeding in your exercise program With the holiday season and the start of a new year around the corner, many minds turn to New Year’s resolutions. Exercise and healthy habits are a common theme when people are asked about what goals they will set out to...
If you have been living with dysphagia, you are all too familiar with the challenges it brings to everyday life. One important aspect of improving and maintaining your well-being, is ensuring you have the right types and an adequate amount of support. Recognizing and...
